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Eugene Henley Indicted on 43 Federal Charges, Including Racketeering and Murder

The Los Angeles anti-gang activist and alleged leader of 'Big U Enterprise' faces life in prison if convicted on charges spanning over a decade of criminal activity.

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Eugene “Big U” Henley attend the 53rd NAACP Image Awards Celebrity Golf Invitational on February 22, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Overview

  • A federal grand jury has charged Eugene Henley, also known as 'Big U,' with 43 counts including racketeering, murder, extortion, fraud, and tax crimes.
  • Henley allegedly led 'Big U Enterprise,' a mafia-like organization tied to the Rollin' 60s Crips, using his nonprofit and public image to conceal criminal activities.
  • The indictment accuses Henley of murdering aspiring rapper Rayshawn Williams in 2021 and embezzling funds from his anti-gang charity, Developing Options.
  • Prosecutors claim Henley extorted businesses and individuals in Los Angeles and collected a $3 million debt from an NBA All-Star on behalf of an associate.
  • Henley, currently in federal custody, denies the charges, alleging racial profiling, with his arraignment set for April 8 and a detention hearing on April 10.